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keybase · v6.6.3,20260603142618,f60f2ff97e • auto-updates
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End-to-end encryption software
brew install --cask keybase 104
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (BSD-3-Clause) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v6.6.3,20260603142618,f60f2ff97e4mo ago6.6.2,20260408133959,70cbb6ec7c→6.6.3,20260603142618,f60f2ff97e
5mo ago6.6.0,20260305145732,79477565ce→6.6.2,20260408133959,70cbb6ec7c
Review
Mar 10, 2026Keybase offers end-to-end encryption for secure file storage, chat, and Git repositories. It benefits privacy-conscious users seeking robust security tools.
Provides end-to-end encryption for files, chat, and Git repositories.
Maturity: The project is mature, though development appears stagnant with the last commit in 2019.
Community: Significant discussion on Hacker News, particularly around Zoom's acquisition and feature launches, indicating interest and recognition.
Pros
- + Robust end-to-end encryption
- + Integration with Git for secure code collaboration
- + Filesystem capabilities for secure storage
Cons
- - No recent updates or commits
- - Limited presence on Reddit
Community Mentions
reddit
Sep 2022 Keybase After acquisition
hackernews
May 2020 Ask HN: Keybase Alternatives?
hackernews
May 2020 Zoom Acquires Keybase
hackernews
Oct 2017 Keybase launches encrypted Git
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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